As cities across the country embrace the taco festival trend, can San Diego — land of the taco on demand — make this weekend’s Taco Fest a fiesta especial? Yes, and with authenticity. Thirty-two of our region’s favorite taco-centric restaurants are on board, along with cold brews to cool the palate. Planned entertainment includes Chihuahua races and a Chihuahua beauty pageant, luchadores throw down in five lucha libre tag team matches, and live music plays all day, ending with headliners Salt-N-Pepa and Spinderella. ¡Mas jalapeños, por favor!

San Diego Taco Fest: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, downtown. $30-$35 admission; food and drink is extra. All attendees must be 21 and over and have a valid ID. sdtacofest.com